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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Stetson University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | DeLand, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 3,928 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | stetson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Stetson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $51,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $51,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $25,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $42,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Stetson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 7,344 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 6,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Stetson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Stetson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Stetson University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Stetson University | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Stetson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Catholic University of America is larger than than Stetson University based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 3,928 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Stetson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Stetson University?
- Catholic University of America is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Stetson University for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $51,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Catholic University of America than Stetson University ($53,040.00 vs. $51,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stetson University than Catholic University of America ($25,756 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stetson University are 9% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($15,290 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than Catholic University of America (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 22.4% larger than aid received Catholic University of America ($42,150 vs. $34,449)
Catholic University of America vs. Stetson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Stetson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stetson University or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Stetson University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Catholic University of America (3.52)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Catholic University of America (85.6%)
Catholic University of America vs. Stetson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or Stetson University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Stetson University and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Stetson University (68% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $13,200 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $45,400)
- Catholic University of America students graduate with a $894 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($26,106 vs. $27,000)
- Catholic University of America graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stetson University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/